NCA at a Glance

Pre-K through 8th grade
Students can grow within one connected school community, building meaningful relationships with classmates, teachers, and families along the way.

Approximately 200 students
Our school is large enough to offer engaging programs and activities while maintaining a close-knit community where every child can be known.

Families from Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities
NCA brings together students from a variety of neighborhoods, cultures, traditions, and backgrounds.

A welcoming Catholic education
Our faith-centered environment encourages students to lead with kindness, compassion, service, and respect for others.

Engaging academics
Students develop strong foundational skills while learning to think critically, ask meaningful questions, collaborate, and solve problems.

Small-school attention
Teachers build strong relationships with students and work closely with families to support each child’s progress.

Support for different learning needs
Academic resources, counseling, and student-support services help children receive the guidance they need to grow with confidence.

Learning beyond the core classroom
Art, music, technology, physical education, athletics, service, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning help educate the whole child.

Northside Catholic Academy was named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School for exemplary academic performance.

This recognition reflects NCA’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence. Today, our faculty continues to build on that foundation through engaging instruction, meaningful student support, and a learning environment centered on the growth of every child.